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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.77.09
Date Range
c. 1800-1820
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Upholstered wingback commode chair has four turned Sheraton legs. Has replacement of original soiled handsewn homespun linen (remnants in this file), now an orange fabric with potted and vining flower design. Solid pinewood seat under cushion has center hole with fitted removable wooden disc.
This chair was from the Pownall home at Gap, where it was used by Dickinson Gorsuch, Maryland slaveholder, during his recovery from wounds sustained during the Christiana Riot of Sept. 11, 1851. His father and two others were killed during the skirmish at the home of freedman William Parker, and Dickinson was transported to the Pownall home for recovery. William Parker later published his story in the "Atlantic Monthly" in 1866, making it highly publicized.
This incident "is an important example of the struggle over the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act and the escalating tension between the North and the South. This act gave slave owners broad powers to recapture runaway slaves". (ExplorePAhistory.com)
Polaroid photos of chair before re-upholstery, in file.
Likely Lancaster or Chester Co.
Provenance
Provenance: Chair owned by the Pownall family & given in 1973 to the Lancaster County Historical Society by Mrs. Levi Pownall of Lancashire Hall (569-7279).
It was initially loaned to the Heritage Center (# L.77.9 and # 161.64.80) but soon donated to HCLC. Board minutes of Dec. 8, 1975 include Richard F. Smith's Museum Committee report noting a donation of a "Sheraton armed wing chair commode, used by the Pownall home in nursing Dickinson Gorsuch following Christiana Riot in 1851." Later unsigned note (Bruce Shoemaker?) states John Aungst of LCHS was consulted & chair was removed 11/9/84 from list on LCHS loan form, settling an apparent question of ownership.
Date Range
c. 1800-1820
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Levi Pownall family of Gap
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Shelf
Upper Shelf
People
Gorsuch, Dickinson
Gorsuch, Edward
Parker, William
Pownall, Levi
Subject
African Americans--History
Free Black people
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Chairs
Christiana Resistance
Enslaved persons
Free persons of color
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Slavery
Object Name
Chair, Commode
Oither Names
Chair, Wing
Material
Wood, Fabric
Height (cm)
119.38
Height (ft)
3.9166666667
Height (in)
47
Width (cm)
78.74
Width (ft)
2.5833333333
Width (in)
31
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-07-25
Condition Notes
Reupholstered. Minor wear in fabric; loose stitching, especially on proper right side.
Repaired and reupholstered gratis, April 1980, by The Upholstery Center of Lititz, (Mr. & Mrs. Paul Paes).
Object ID
G.77.09
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, Gift of LCHS
Accession Number
G.77.09
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Collection
Music Collection
Title
Violin in case
Object ID
2021.034.001
Date Range
1984
Collection
Music Collection
Title
Violin in case
Description
Violin in hard black plastic case.
A) Violin - Label on the interior reads, "MADE BY ROY ZIMMERMAN / STRASBURG, PA / 1984." Spruce front plate, cherry back plate, rib, neck, and scroll. Complete with four strings, bridge, and chin rest.
B) Case - Inside of case is padded with black fuzzy padding, two small storage compartments with lift tabs. Black plastic handle, two metal locks and two rings for a strap on case.
Violin owned by William Conroy.
Provenance
This gift is given in memory of Roy Zimmerman.
Purchased by donor from Roy Zimmerman for $1000, circa 1999. Violins are commonly made from spruce,and maple. Maple is used for the back plate, rib, neck, and scroll. Spruce is used for the front plate of a violin.
This violin is very unusual in that it is constructed of cherry with a spruce front plate.
Referred to as a fiddle by donor who used it when playing "folk" music with various groups, including Stone Soup.
Date Range
1984
Made By
Zimmerman, Roy
Last Owner
Conroy, William
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
People
Conroy, William
Zimmerman, Roy
Subject
Lancaster County Folk Music & Fiddlers' Society
Search Terms
Lancaster County Folk Music and Fiddlers' Society
Object Name
Violin
Material
Cherry, Spruce
Length (in)
24.25
Width (in)
8.25
Depth (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Requires restringing and reinstallation of bridge. Only one small ding on rear of violin body.
Object ID
2021.034.001
Place of Origin
Strasburg
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.034
Other Number
MG-855
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Collection
Music Collection
Title
Cassette Tape of Roy Zimmerman and Raymond Burhleu
Object ID
2021.034.002
Date Range
Unknown
Collection
Music Collection
Title
Cassette Tape of Roy Zimmerman and Raymond Burhleu
Description
Cassette tape in clear plastic case. TDK D60 tape. On sleeve in ink: "Roy Zimmerman Fiddler /Raymond Burhleu Guitar." List of music on back sleeve.
A Side:
1. Wheels, 2. St. Ann Reels, 3. Whistling Rufus, 4. Ragtime Anne, 5. Silver and Gold, 6. Silver Bell, 7. Peek-a-Boo-Waltz, 8. Miss Browns Reel, 9. Soldiers Joy, 10. Repaz-Band March, 11. Cowboys Waltz, 12. Blue Moon, 13. Sioux City Sue.
B Side:
1. Love Letters in the Sand, 2. Soldiers Joy, 3. Smash the Window, 4. Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, 5. Silver Bell, 6. Buffalo Gals, 7. Wabash Cannonball, 8. Red River Valley, 9. Great Speckled Bird, 10. Bill Bailey, 11. Royal Princess, 12. Kentucky Waltz.
Provenance
This gift is given in memory of Roy Zimmerman.
Date Range
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Storage Container
Box: Tapes
People
Burhleu, Raymond
Zimmerman, Roy
Subject
Lancaster County Folk Music & Fiddlers' Society
Search Terms
Lancaster County Folk Music and Fiddlers' Society
Object Name
Audiocassette
Length (in)
24.25
Width (in)
8.25
Depth (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Requires restringing and reinstallation of bridge. Only one small ding on rear of violin body.
Object ID
2021.034.002
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.034
Other Number
MG-855
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Collection
Music Collection
Title
Cassette Tape of Jehile B. Kirkhuff
Object ID
2021.034.003
Date Range
Unknown
Collection
Music Collection
Title
Cassette Tape of Jehile B. Kirkhuff
Description
Cassette tape in clear plastic case. Memorex dB Series 60 tape. On sleeve in ink: Jehile B. Kirkhuff #1." List of music on back sleeve.
A Side:
Walking Up Town, Little Burnt Potato, Cole McCoglan Reel, My Love is but a Lassie, Riverside Shuffle, How Long is a Lifetime, Buchsleys Favorite, St. Anns Reel, Mouth of the Potomac, Snow Deer, I'm Selling Broken Harts, Buffalo Gals.
Side B:
Clarinet Polka, Ragtime Annie, Cotton Eyed Joe Reel, Fishers Hornpipe, Miss McCloud Reel, Chicken Reel, Leather Britches, Silver and Gold, Flannings Polka, Turkey in the Straw.
Provenance
This gift is given in memory of Roy Zimmerman.
Jehile B. Kirkhuff was 1954 World champion Old-Time Fiddler (contest held in Texas USA). He was a mentor to Roy Zimmerman.
Date Range
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Storage Container
Box: Tapes
People
Kirkhuff, Jehile B.
Zimmerman, Roy
Subject
Lancaster County Folk Music & Fiddlers' Society
Search Terms
Lancaster County Folk Music and Fiddlers' Society
Object Name
Audiocassette
Length (in)
24.25
Width (in)
8.25
Depth (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Requires restringing and reinstallation of bridge. Only one small ding on rear of violin body.
Object ID
2021.034.003
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.034
Other Number
MG-855
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Collection
Print Collection
Title
Certificate, Pennsylvania Business and Shorthand College
Object ID
2002.083.3
Date Range
November 13, 1912
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Collection
Print Collection
Title
Certificate, Pennsylvania Business and Shorthand College
Description
Printed certificate for efficiency in rapid calculation awarded to Lydia G. Carpenter presented by the Pennsylvania Business and Shorthand College, Lancaster; dated November 13, 1912. Round gold seal on bottom center. All within a red border.
Date Range
November 13, 1912
Made By
Lancaster Business and Shorthand College
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0037
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster Business College
Lancaster Business and Shorthand College
Object Name
Certificate, Achievement
Material
Paper
Length (cm)
35.56
Length (ft)
1.1666666667
Length (in)
14
Width (cm)
43.18
Width (ft)
1.4166666667
Width (in)
17
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-10
Condition Notes
Folds. Missing pieces and tears on three edges.
Object ID
2002.083.3
Usage
Carpenter, Lydia G.
Accession Number
2002.083
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Promotional Yardstick for Lancaster Paint & Glass Co.
Object ID
2015.999.31
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Promotional Yardstick for Lancaster Paint & Glass Co.
Description
Unvarnished yardstick of the Lancaster Paint & Glass Co. Measures 36 inches with 1/8 inch divisions. On one side the following is printed: Phone 4-7104 : Lancaster. Paint & Glass Co.: MFr. of Quality Paints - Dealers in WIndow & Auto Glass, Mirrors & Brushes - Phone 4-7104.
On reverse: Peerlux - Alkyd - Odorless - Self Priming Wall Paints.
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Lancaster Paint & Glass Co.
Object Name
Yardstick
Length (in)
36.25
Width (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Hole in one end.
Object ID
2015.999.31
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2015.999
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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Title
Cane Finial
Object ID
2015.999.33
Date Range
1907
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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Title
Cane Finial
Description
Ornate chased finial of cane or walking stick. Cane itself is not attached. Foliate and floral motifs. Thin metal filled with heavy-weight, dark substance. Tip engraved with: "Presented/ H L/ to/ Trout/Upon his Retirement/ From Lancaster City Council/ After/ Fifteen Years Service/ April 3 1907".
Date Range
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
Lancaster City Council
Object Name
Finial
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
except for missing cane
Object ID
2015.999.33
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2015.999
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.1
Date Range
1929
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Button from 1929 Lancaster County Fireman's Association Convention in LItitz, PA. Printed "9th Convention The Lancaster County Fireman's Ass'n Lititz ,Pa. June 8, 1929." Hole in center bottom of button with a metal wire ring holding a brown metal pretzel (1.5 w x 1.25 h) Plain white paper insert in back of button.
Date Range
1929
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Lititz
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
2
Width (in)
1.5
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.1
Accession Number
2004.011
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.2
Date Range
1936
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Button from 1936 Fireman's Day. White button with black firetruck in center. Black lettering says "Lancaster County FIremans' Day." Below firetruck" June 6, 1936 Christiana, PA." One inch of 3/4 inch wide red ribbon holds a 1 3/8 long gold colored metal fireman's helmet. Maker's name, Erisman Lanc. Pa., in blue ink on paper insert on back of button.
According to donor's records all buttons were from Fireman's Conventions; Fireman's Day seems to be another name for these conventions.
Date Range
1936
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Length (in)
3.375
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.2
Accession Number
2004.011
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
2004.011.3
Date Range
1937
Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
One of two. Button from 1937 Lancaster County Fireman's Convention. Button with blue ribbon ( 1.5in w x 3.25in L) White background with red text "Hope Fire Engine and Hose Company 125th Anniversary" around a central picture of a fire truck with "1812-1937" beneath it. On dark blue ribbon in silver letters "17th Annual Convention Lancaster County FiIremen's Association Manheim, PA. June 5, 1937_" Stamped silver fringe border at bottom edge.
Date Range
1937
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0464
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
Lancaster County Firemen's Association
Object Name
Badge, Fire
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.011.3
Accession Number
2004.011
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